Fish-net float



Jan 6, 1931. H w, HQRNKE 1,787,862

' FIsH NET FLOAT Filed March 6, 1929 Inventor fizya 710707 225 6 gmm Attorney Patented Jan. 6, 19 31 5' HUGO wrnoiuvxn, or CLEVELAND; 011-10 FISH-NET: FLOAT I y 1 Application mea March e, 1929. ear-s1 no"; 344,740.

' Thisinventionrelates to flo'atsfor fishnet-s.

One of the objects of the inventionis toprov'i-de, a manner'as hereinafter set forth, a

, device'ofthe character referred to, which is formed of matenaljhavmg a greater specific handy for attaching lines while at the same time preventing fouling of the lines of the.

Another object of the invention is to provide a reinforcing member integral with the body of the float adjacent each end to prevent crushing of the body under ordinary wear and tear, and furthermore to provide an attaching means at each'end of the float fishing tackle. 7

Further objects of the invention are to pro vide, in a manner as hereinafter-set forth, a device of the character described, which is strong, durable and compact, highly-'efiicient for its intended purpose, having a body which is not deteriorated by water, that is capable of storage in the minimum of space, very light to handle, the structure of which promotes a very simple method of assembly and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

With the foregoing and other objects in View, the invention consists of a novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts, as will hereinafter be more specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it, is to be understood that changes, variations and modifications may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawings wherein like reference characters denote corresponding parts throughout the several views Figure 1 is an elevation of the device in accordance with this invention partly in section,

3 Figure 2 isanendelevationthereof.

Referring to the drawings in detail wherein is shown embodiment of the invention, 5 indicates generally a tubular. body portion fornied of metal or other material capable of withstai'iding wearand tear of fishing with out breaking, but whileat the sametime-being of 'a' greater specific gravity than Water.

- The body portion 5 is provided w'vith closed annular end-walls 6,7 having cup shape cav ities 8, 9 concaved with respect to the end wall. ,Cylindric'al rods 10, ll ar'e secured at their opposite ends tothe: end-walls 6, Tex tending diametrically of the portion and in spa'ced relation tothe cavities 8, 9.

V The cylindrical rods aforementioned provide attaching .means for securing the ends cross section thew attaching means will not foul the fishiline' tackle. The tubular body -portion5 is formed oftwo sections-12,13- havingthe end walls, above described at. the op:

of the fishnet line not showninthedrawings and by reasonof the-spacing. and cylindrical posite' ends thereof. and the adjacent ends of each section- 1 2, formed with inwardly directed annular flanges 14, 15 which are adapted to abut'eachother.- l

:Theflanges iextend radially with respect to the body portion 5'andi when in assembled Condition, in abutting relation form; a means of securing the two sections together by welding or other secu-ringmeans. v Q In additionto' forming the securing means for the respective 1 sections, the annular flanges 14,. 15 are being turned inwardly to form reinforcements for the entire body portion 5 intermediate the ends thereof.

- Adjacent the opposite ends, the body por- ;tion- 5 is formed with inwardly directed annular channels lG, 17 as circumventing the body portion 5; .The channels 16, 17 are formed by compressing the body portion in asenii-circular configuration so as to provide reinforcing. ribs adjacent the end of the body to withstand the wear and tear on the ends of 'thelflo'at.

In the application of the invention, and particularly infthe 'method of -assetnbling, the two/sections12, 'l amay be stamped one operation and-"welded as-an accessory there to. It will be apparent that the stamping and assembly of the float in accordance with The anges 14, 15 may be bent inwardly and the reinforcing ribs 16, 17, while the concavities .9, may beformed by stamp- V ingiiia die whereupon the seetions of the body portion 5 may be fabricated in one operation. The respective sections will then. be placed with the flanges in abutmentv whereby the flanges and respective sections are secured together by a method of spot-'- Welding. At the same time the flanges are being spot welded, the 'attaching'members 10, 11 may-also bespot welded to the end walls thereby promoting economical manufacture and a very simple method of as sembly. V a Y Y a It is to be noted that the float'is formed of metalwhich is' heavier than water while at the same time adding suflicient rigidity and resistance tothe Wear and tear so as to make a very practical float capable of withstanding the rough. usage in the fishing industry. a.

Having thuscdescribed my invention, what I claim as new is:. I

- 1. In a fish net float, comprising a body portion formed ofmaterial having a greater specific gravity than water, said body porbersformed integral with said body portion intermediate of and adjacent the endsthereannular, members extending inwardly from the outer surface of said body portion.

this invention promotes economical and H speedy roduction of the finished article.

3. In a fish net float, comprising a body portion formed of material having a eater spec fic gravlt than water,said b0 y portion formed 0 hollow tubular configuration having closed end walls, reinforcing members fformed; integral with saidbody portion intermediate of and adjacent the ends thereof, said end walls provided'with cup shaped cavities, and an attaching means secured to said end walls and extending diametrically 'of'said-body in spaced relation to the bottom of. said cavity,sa id body portion including a pair of sections having inwardly directed fiangeson adjacent ends thereof and said sections securedtogether with opposedrfaces of the flangesin abutment to provide reinforcements intermediate the ends of said body, sa id reinforcing. members comprising annular membersgextending inwardly from of, said end walls provided with cup shaped I cavities,and anattaching means secured'to said end wallsand extending diametrically of said body in spaced relation to the bottom of said cavity, said body portion including a pair of sections having inwardly directed flanges on adjacent ends thereof and said sections secured togetherwith opposed faces of the flanges in abutment to provide reinforcements intermediate the ends of said body. 7

2. In a fish net float, comprising a body portion: formed of material having a greater specific gravity than water, said body portion'formed of hollow tubular configuration having closed end-walls, reinforcing members formed integral with said body portion intermediate of and adjacent the ends thereof, said end walls provided with cup shaped cavities, and an attaching means secured to said end'walls and extending diametrically faces of the flanges in abutment to provide reinforcements intermediate the ends of said body, said reinforcing members comprising si nature.

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of said body in spaced relation tothebottom of said cavity, said body portion mama- 

